Lifestyles

Dear Heloise: I recently read that one in four Americans can't make a basic meal, and I found this to be surprising. If you can read, you can follow i...

DEAR ABBY: I have just retired and want to spend the summer taking a long road trip from Florida to Alaska and back. I've dreamed about it all my life...

EMPORIUM, Pa. — It's time to gather your dream team, put those random facts to good use, and battle for ultimate bragging rights. The Barbara Moscato ...

“When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia” by Nathaniel Chin, MD c.2026, St. Ma...

DEAR READERS: As anyone who reads "Dear Abby" knows, I have always stressed the importance of writing thank-you notes. It is now time for me to put pe...

Dear Heloise: I'm trying to lose some weight before my son's wedding in December. There's so much controversy about what to stop eating and which diet...

DEAR ABBY: My unpleasant older sister lives by the creed, "It's my way or the highway." As a result, she has no close friends, no husband or partner, ...

Dear Heloise: If you don't own a paper shredder, here's a second solution: For a large amount of paper with personal information on it, you can place ...

DEAR ABBY: After a four-year battle with cancer, my husband of 27 years passed away. After his death, I was contacted by a guy I had been involved wit...

DEAR RUSTY: I’m 70 now and took my Social Security benefits at age 68. Social Security would not allow me to take all my increased percentage earned b...

Dear Heloise: Every skincare company claims to have the perfect solution to staying young, but the truth is that lines and wrinkles are going to show ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 11 years and have two children. When we met, he worked two union jobs, paid his bills, saved his mon...

Dear Heloise: As I think about the things that I appreciate when contemplating our country's 250th birthday, I wanted you to know how much you mean to...

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Adam," and I have been together for four years. We are very much in love and share similar views on most things. We agree th...

Dear Heloise: No more major cleanups for your microwave! Just cover the dishes with a paper plate or a paper towel. Also, you can place a cup of vineg...

DEAR ABBY: I recently started dating a guy I have known for 30 years. He has moved in and asked me to marry him. Our relationship is perfect except fo...

Dear Heloise: You had a recipe for a fat-free cream soup base that was delicious. Since my husband and I love preparing soup all year, I wanted to ask...

DEAR ABBY: Our nephew "Conrad" is engaged to be married soon. For several reasons, we are unable to attend the wedding. Under normal circumstances, I ...

Dear Heloise: I recently found out something that I think should be shared with your readers. You printed a letter from a person who had a hint about ...

DEAR ABBY: I'm 56 years old and have been married for 12 years. I don't want to drive an hour and a half to spend time with my husband's grandbabies. ...